Cathode is seeking a highly motivated engineer to lead operations at a state-of-the-art battery-materials manufacturing plant. This role involves supporting the facilities team across various mechanical and process systems. The engineer will be responsible for design reviews, commissioning, system startup, and daily operations of facility systems. The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple teams to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of industry experience supporting startup, commissioning, or operation of large utility or process systems
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, controls, electrical, and operations teams
• Hands-on knowledge of rotating equipment, heat exchangers, pumps, cooling towers, air compressors, AHUs, filtration/dust-collection, and piping & instrumentation
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in data and system analysis

• Lead startup, commissioning, and turnover of large industrial mechanical and chemical systems, owning performance from design review through installation, startup, and steady-state operation
• Provide first-principles technical support to operations teams and troubleshoot facility-system issues
• Create, review, and execute startup plans, commissioning procedures, functional performance tests, and turnover packages
• Initiate, develop, and lead process-improvement projects aimed at reliability, energy efficiency, capacity, and maintainability
• Partner with controls, electrical, facilities operations, construction, and vendors to meet operational, safety, and reliability requirements
• Track and analyze root causes of process upsets, equipment failures, near-misses, and safety incidents, capturing learnings and incorporating them into team training
• Review engineering designs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, submittals, and sequences of operation for large utility and process-support systems

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.